River Ely – Winding Path and Archway loop from Pontyclun
River Ely – Winding Path and Archway loop from Pontyclun
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River Ely – Winding Path and Archway loop from Pontyclun
02:59
56.2km
950m
Road cycling
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 14, 2026
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After 12.5 km for 243 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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581 m
River Ely
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12.6 km
Winding Path and Archway
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Tip by
20.8 km
View of Bwlch Mountain from Ogmore Vale
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Tip by
28.1 km
View of Bwlch from Bwlch Summit
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Tip by
28.1 km
Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy
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Tip by
37.4 km
St Mary's Statue, Penrhys
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56.2 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
29.2 km
11.3 km
11.1 km
4.22 km
343 m
122 m
Surfaces
53.1 km
2.49 km
259 m
235 m
104 m
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Elevation
Highest point (440 m)
Lowest point (40 m)
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Weather
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Sunday 6 September
19°C
12°C
23 %
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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h
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